Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Colby cheese: > Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.52.00
Australian Colby Cheese Blocks
Colby cheese produced in Australia, featuring a semi-hard texture with mild flavor and small irregular holes, packaged in 40-pound blocks for commercial use. This falls under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as American-type cheese (Colby) entered pursuant to the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 19 to chapter 4, which allocates 1,000,000 kg annually for Australia. It meets the characteristics of washed curd cheese processed from cow's milk.
New Zealand Colby Wheel
Traditional Colby cheese wheel from New Zealand, with creamy yellow interior, mild nutty taste, and natural rind, aged briefly for flavor development. Classified under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as it qualifies as American-type cheese under additional U.S. note 19, with New Zealand allocated 2,000,000 kg quota. Produced via washed curd process from cow's milk, excluding Cheddar.
EU Colby-Style Washed Curd Cheese Loaf
Colby-style cheese loaf manufactured in the EU using washed curd method, semi-soft with open texture and tangy flavor profile mimicking American Colby. Enters HTS 0406.90.52.00 under note 19 quota for EU (354,000 kg allocation), as American-type cheese not elsewhere specified. Excludes prohibited Mexican products and meets cow's milk base requirement.
Australian Granular Colby Cheese
Granular textured Colby cheese from Australia, known for its crumbly consistency and mild, milky flavor, used in cheese curds or spreads. HTS 0406.90.52.00 applies as granular American-type cheese under note 19 (Australia 1M kg quota), produced from cow's milk via stirred/washed curd process.
New Zealand Colby Cheese Curds
Fresh Colby cheese curds from New Zealand, squeaky textured mild cheese pieces ideal for snacking or frying, made via traditional washing process. Falls under HTS 0406.90.52.00 pursuant to note 19 quota (2M kg NZ allocation) for American-type granular/washed curd cheeses excluding Cheddar.
Bulk Australian Colby for Processing
Bulk-packed Australian Colby cheese in 640-pound vats, semi-hard with classic open texture for melting or further processing into products. HTS 0406.90.52.00 covers this as note 19 quota entry (1M kg Australia) for industrial American-type Colby cheese.
EU Washed Curd Colby Loaves
Large loaves of washed curd Colby cheese from EU producers, featuring mild flavor and firm texture suitable for slicing. Enters under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as American-type cheese per note 19 (EU 354K kg), distinct from other EU cheese quotas.
New Zealand Colby Slices in Bulk
Pre-sliced bulk Colby cheese from New Zealand, semi-soft with even melting properties for food service. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.52.00 under note 19 quota (2M kg NZ) for American-type cheese in consumer-ready but quota-eligible form.
Australian Colby Natural Rind Wheels
Colby cheese wheels with natural rind from Australia, aged for subtle sharpness, used in delis. HTS 0406.90.52.00 for note 19 American-type quota entry (1M kg Australia).
Bulk New Zealand Granular Colby
Industrial bulk granular Colby from New Zealand for snack production, mild and versatile. Under HTS 0406.90.52.00 note 19 (2M kg NZ).
EU Colby for Food Service
Food service blocks of EU Colby, washed curd style. HTS 0406.90.52.00 note 19 EU quota.
Australian Colby Shreds Bulk
Bulk shredded Australian Colby for manufacturing. Still pure cheese under 0406.90.52.00 note 19.
New Zealand Colby Blocks 20kg
20kg Colby blocks NZ for retail. HTS 0406.90.52.00 note 19.
EU Granular American-Type Colby
EU granular Colby-style. Under 0406.90.52.00.
Australian Colby for Melting
Melting-grade Australian Colby. HTS 0406.90.52.00.